About Alan Stimpson
Lived 1951 – 1994 (aged 43). Alan Stimpson was a New Zealand cricketer.
Alan Stimpson (9 July 1951 – 22 August 1994) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played in twenty-four first-class and eight List A matches for Northern Districts from 1974 to 1979.
Stimpson attended Takapuna Grammar School. He was a right-arm opening bowler. His best first-class figures were 6 for 46 when Northern Districts beat Wellington in 1975–76. His most successful season was his last, 1978–79, when he took 22 wickets at an average of 27.77. He was selected in a New Zealand Invitational XI for a one-day match against the touring Australians in January 1977, which the New Zealand team won by 12 runs.
In August 1994 Stimpson's body was found on Manukau Harbour mudflats. He had been drinking and had drowned after hurting his head in a fall.
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Who was Alan Stimpson?
New Zealand cricketer
When was Alan Stimpson born?
Alan Stimpson was born on 9 July 1951 in Auckland.
When did Alan Stimpson die?
Alan Stimpson died on 22 August 1994 in Auckland.
What was Alan Stimpson's occupation?
Alan Stimpson was a cricketer.
What nationality was Alan Stimpson?
Alan Stimpson was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alan Stimpson. https://biography.guide/alan-stimpson/
MLA: "Alan Stimpson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alan-stimpson/.
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